The average job opening attracts 250 resumes ( Glassdoor.com ). Only 2% of applicants will be called for an interview ( EBIInc.com ). 42% of job seekers search using a job board, but only 14.9% of hires are made from job board candidates ( EBIInc.com ). The #1 way people discover a new job is through a referral ( LinkedIn.com ).